Join a Charity That Puts People First!
At Walsingham Support, we're a national charity where people always come before profit.
Every penny we receive is reinvested into supporting the people we work with and the teams who make it happen.
Since 1986, we've been empowering people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives.
Who We're Looking For
You don't need previous care experience just the right values. We're looking for people who are:
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Kind, caring and patient.
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Passionate about helping others.
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Reliable and willing to learn.
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Great team players with a positive attitude.
A full UK manual driving licence is required for this role.
Whether you've worked in customer service, hospitality, childcare, education, retail, healthcare, or volunteered in your community, your transferable skills could make you a fantastic Support Worker.
Why Join Walsingham Support?
As a Support Worker, you'll:
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Make a real difference every day.
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Help people achieve their goals and live independently.
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Support with daily living, community activities and hobbies.
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Build meaningful relationships with the people you support.
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Receive full training and ongoing development - no previous experience required.
We believe in an accessible and fair recruitment process...
That's why you'll receive interview questions in advance, so you feel confident and ready to shine.
If you're ready to join as a Support Worker with Walsingham and want a role that's rewarding, varied, and truly meaningful apply today!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Our first step once you have applied, is a brief values evaluation.
It highlights the qualities that matter in our work and helps both of us see whether the role is a good fit.
About the Service
Our Supported Living Service is home to three individuals, aged 21 - 65, who have learning disabilities and autism.
We are a friendly, supportive team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
Every day is different, and we work together to help each individual live as independently as possible while achieving the outcomes that matter most to them.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
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Provide person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs.
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Promote independence, choice and dignity.
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Support individuals to access their local community, attend appointments and enjoy social activities.
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Encourage participation in hobbies, interests and daily routines.
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Support with personal care and other daily living tasks where required.
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Work closely with colleagues, families and professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support.
What Makes This Service Special?
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A welcoming supported living service with a close-knit team.
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Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the people you support.
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A varied role where no two days are the same.
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The chance to make a real difference by supporting individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.
Benefits of being a Support Worker with Walsingham Support...
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Favourable working hours, with part-time and bank Support Worker roles available
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28 days holiday (rising to 38 with service)
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Double pay for bank holidays
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Paid Enhanced DBS
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Pension contributions and life assurance (3x salary)
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Funded qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities
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Employee Assistance Programme and bereavement helpline
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Walsingham Rewards Scheme and Blue Light Card discounts
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Long service awards and a £250 recommend-a-friend bonus
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£60 per night \"sleep in\" bonus available in some locations
Read what our staff team say about working for Walsingham Support
We collected some comments from our support workers from our 3 month and 6 month pulse surveys.
Here is what they said:
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\"I feel motivated, valued and committed to providing high-quality care\"
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\"Every voice is valued and my manager is always accessible when I need to speak up or contribute\"
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\"I feel supported when it comes to developing professionally\"
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\"The onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role\"
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\"I feel supported in my development and genuinely feel good working as a Walsingham Support Worker\"
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\"I feel very confident because I've had the right training and work with a team that's always ready to help\"
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\"My manager trusts me, believes in my work and supports my professional development\"
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\"I feel more confident and motivated to learn, grow and contribute to the quality of the organisation\"
Come and work at Walsingham Support - We value our staff teams!
NB: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria.
Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the minimum eligibility of having at least two years remaining on your current visa.
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